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The Hindu newspaper reported on October 26, 2025, that the Preventive Detention (PD) Act was invoked against S. Venkanna, a “habitual offender” allegedly involved in ganja smuggling in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Venkanna has pending ganja smuggling cases in multiple police jurisdictions including Yellandu, Bhadrachalam and Hyderabad. He has been moved to the Central Prison at Cherlapalli. The action was taken on instructions from higher authorities.

News Article:

Ganja Smuggler Detained Under Preventive Detention Act in Telangana

Hyderabad, India – October 26, 2025 – S. Venkanna, identified as a “habitual offender” allegedly involved in multiple ganja smuggling cases, has been detained under the Preventive Detention (PD) Act in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana, police announced today.

Venkanna, a resident of Kashiram thanda in the Mahabubabad district, is facing pending charges related to ganja smuggling in Yellandu, Bhadrachalam, and Rajendranagar (Hyderabad) police station limits.

According to law enforcement officials, the PD Act was invoked against Venkanna on the instructions of higher authorities due to his persistent involvement in the illegal drug trade.

Venkanna has been transferred from the Khammam sub-jail to the Central Prison at Cherlapalli, where he will be held under the provisions of the PD Act. The police hope that this preventive measure will curb his alleged involvement in ganja smuggling activities in the region.

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